Generalist Field Officer - Atbara

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The generalist field officer assists the Head of Sub-Delegation (HoSD) Khartoum center, based in Atbara and covering Khartoum state, River Nile state, and Northern state. S/he plays a key role in supporting ICRC management in establishing a network of contacts at the local/regional level and facilitates interactions with key interlocutors who are essential for the implementation of the ICRC’s operational strategy (e.g., government officials, tribal and community leaders, armed actors, etc.). S/he has an additional crucial role in managing operational communication, representing the ICRC, and explaining the ICRC’s role, mandate, and activities to the aforementioned actors, and in context and security analysis. Furthermore, the Assistant contributes to the ICRC’s security framework and day-to-day security management in the center and north of Sudan.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Actively networks with key actors in the region, contributes to stakeholders mapping and analysis while maintaining an operational dialogue with security interlocutors and actors of influence.
• Leads and participates in internal and external meetings with state authorities, local/regional Red Cross/Red Crescent Society branches and the community.
• Shares relevant information with colleagues and reports any changes in the security and humanitarian situation.
• Contributes to designing ICRC’s humanitarian interventions in central Sudan.
• Collects and compiles information about ICRC’s humanitarian interventions and contributes to written reporting.
• Contributes at the level of the delegation or sub-structure to implementing (or implements) and following up of various field activities, in accordance with our operational objectives.
• Monitors the humanitarian environment and needs, and analyses the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment as relevant to the ICRC.
• Participates in, and may carry out independently, follow-up of field missions.

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.

Additional information

• Type of role: National Staff
• Working rate: 100%
• Location: Atbara
• Application deadline: 29/04/2025
• Desired starting date: June 2025

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

Reports to (role)

• Head of Sub-Delegation

Certifications / Education required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education degree in a humanitarian area, socio-economic development, humanitarian law, human rights or equivalent field Postgraduate or master’s degree is an asset.
• Very good knowledge of the socio-political environment of the country
• Very good context knowledge or experience of working in Khartoum, River Nile and northern states will be an added value.
• Fluent level (minimum C1) of English
• Readiness to spend 50-75% of the time in the field
• Driving License; Succeeded in ICRC Driving test.
• Proficiency in Strategic thinking, Diplomatic skills, Dialogue with authorities/arms carriers, Networking & Communication; Security and Crisis management, partnership Multidisciplinary in Operations, decision making.
• Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management, Teamwork & Collaboration, Representing the ICRC, Beneficiary & Client focused.

Professional Experience required

• Typically, 4–6 years’ overall professional experience.
• 3–4 years’ experience as a manager or program officer in similar fields or other organizations or governmental structures, 2–3 years with the ICRC an asset.